Stephen and Paul discuss some travel safety strategies, including what to do (and not do) before you travel and some useful apps and websites.

Products and services mentioned in this episode:

• Apple AirTag 4 Pack
• Zoppen Multi-Purpose RFID Blocking Passport Holder Travel Wallet
• Master Lock Padlock
• Johnson & Johnson First Aid To Go Kit
• bSafe | Emergency Alert and Response System
• Smart Traveler (U.S. State Department)
• TravelReady (International SOS)
• TripWhistle

Stephen and Paul discuss the techniques they use to counter jet lag, time zone changes, and other issues they face while flying and traveling. They also have suggestions for ear plugs and earbuds in various situations, eye masks, apps, and gadgets, and share their strategies for getting sleep on the road.

Stephen and Paul discuss the Qi 2.2/MagSafe wireless charging standard used by modern smartphones like the Apple iPhone, Google Pixel, and, with a special case, the latest Samsung models. We go through some of our favorite MagSafe- and Google PixelSnap-compatible chargers and peripherals for at home and on the go and discuss some of the interesting use cases this standard makes possible.

In this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss hotels, strategies for dealing with the dirtiest parts of hotel rooms, safe hotel pranks, and other hotel tips, tricks. and stories.

Stephen and Paul discuss the five worst and best airports for delays, what to do when your flight is delayed and the best ways to keep updated, and what to do when your flight is cancelled.

Stephen and Paul are back after a lot of traveling and discuss some tips and tricks related to passport photos, TSA Pre, and CLEAR, new AI and travel features on phones, and why it's so important to board a plane as early as possible.

Stephen and Paul are both pretty compulsive when it comes to preparing content to listen to and watch before trips. In this episode, they discuss the apps and services they use for music, movies, e-books, audiobooks, and podcasts, some general tips for relaxing in transit, and some very specific entertainment recommendations.

Stephen and Paul are both Windows PC users, but we also use iPhones and other Apple devices. In this episode, they take a look at a new option that bridges the gap between laptop and device: Thanks to the improvements in iPadOS 26, Apple's iPad is suddenly capable of being used as a full-featured laptop. That's great for mainstream users looking for something simpler. But even power users who prefer to use a Windows or Mac laptop will find that the iPad is now an interesting choice as a backup productivity device for those times when you want to travel light or mostly disconnect from work while on vacation or some other break. Stephen and Paul also discuss other Apple devices, folding smartphones, earbuds, and more.